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The new pink and green Factory print (called Neon Pink): I saw 3" shorts and a perfect shirt at my Factory, and purchased the shirt. I am not quite ready to think about summer but I think this print is adorable! It is summery and loud and bright in a Lilly sort of way, so it definitely won't be for everyone. Fits TTS. I find sometimes that Factory prints are a little blurred and "duller" than Retail but this one is nice and crisp. Very resort and expensive-looking. It's already in my Spring Break pile :)

Can anyone comment on how the Sperry authentic original boat shoes fit? I wear a 5.5 in the Janeys and Valentinas. Usually I go up half a size in casual shoes so I can wear socks. I have the Sperry bluefish boat shoes in 5.5, which I wear regularly with sock liners. If I add an insole, they still fit quite comfortably even with socks on. I think they are a little too long for my feet, but there wasn't a size 5 for me to try, so I kept them since I could tighten the laces to keep them on my feet. I tried the Bluefish in a size 6 and thought they looked obscenely long on my feet. Am I sized out of the Authentic Originals that JC currently offers?

Nice style and good deal ($95 after promo) IMO but they were too roomy. I wear an 8.5 in most shoes, but have to size up to 9 in JC shoes and boots. I ordered the 9 and they were a little too big. Might have worked with very thick socks but then they would stretch out. I returned.

Has anyone tried the Wyatt boots? I was a little surprised that JC released a new boot style in December, though maybe that means they will be way marked down in July! I'm pretty patient :). I like the look of these boots a lot but haven't seen them in-store.

The Martie Ankle Boots fit the bill if you want a boot that is not overwhelming. I wanted a neutral color boot (cobblestone color) I could wear with black, brown, or blue and with a variety of different outfits, from jeans, skirts, dresses, etc. Fits me true to size. I am hoping to get the black in these boots as well. The black boots were marked down today, but not as low as the cobblestone color which is just under $100 after the discount.

Received the Chelsea Boot in black as a Christmas present and they are pretty darn gorgeous. The leather is smooth and glossy, the construction is solid, and I like the almond toe and leather/elastic gore. No pinching or other problem areas to report after an evening out. I wear an 8.5 in J.Crew heels, but these were a bit larger so I exchanged them for my usual 8. They are easy to slip on but take some work to remove, which might become less of an issue after they are broken in. I love that ankle boots are having a moment (I needed a style break from tall boots) and these Chelsea boots are classic.

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